$75,000 Second Life Lawsuit
October 31st, 2007In case you didn’t know, Second Life is the most popular online game, in fact a copy of day-to-day activities. In Second Life, the avatars (residents) can build houses, furniture, sell cars, clothes, go to disco, eat in restaurants etc.
The lawsuit I am talking about was started by six Second Life merchants. They sued the British Thomas Simon for stealing their Second Life creations. They were selling exotic clothes that were illegally copied. So, the lawsuit was brought to a federal district court in Brooklyn, New York. The court said that Simon violated the Second Life terms of service and “the amount in controversy exceeds the sum or value of $75,000.”
It is so hilarious because as Simon says “it’s only a game”. However, the lawsuit is real not virtual and the defendant should cover the damages.
